After 24 years of active service in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, Brad Johnson retired as a Chief Petty Officer and resumed the pursuit of his childhood goal, a career in law. Beginning as a legal assistant in Dallas, he attended evening classes at SMU’s Dedman School of Law and graduated in 2008. Knowing that he intended to focus his practice on family law, he concentrated his studies in that area as much as possible, serving as the President of the Student Family Law Association and liaison to the Dallas Bar Association’s Family Law Section during his...

Leticia “Letty” Martinez Evans was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas where she attended Our Lady of the Lake University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1992 with a degree in Public Administration. She then worked for the City of San Antonio for several years before deciding to attend Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas. A lifelong desire to focus on public service, her law practice is limited primarily to bankruptcy law. Her passion is to help individuals, families and small business owners get their “fresh start” when financial difficulties strike. Letty Evans has handled hundreds...

Dana Floyd Manry is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Georgia in 1992. She then continued her studies in law school, graduating from Mississippi College school of Law in Jackson, Mississippi in 1996. Mrs. Manry, a member of the Georgia State Bar Since 1996, has also been admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1997 when she relocated to Chicago, Illinois. There she practiced Corporate Law until 2005 when she turned her talents to Family Law. Now she continues her practice limited to Family Law here in Texas. Mrs. Manry...

John Brannon is an experienced creditors’ rights attorney who represents clients in business and commercial litigation in state and federal court, with a special emphasis on creditors’ rights and business bankruptcy and receivership matters. Over the past 26 years, he has prosecuted claims on behalf of, and/or defended claims against, bankruptcy trustees, court-appointed receivers, creditors’ committees, debtors, companies, financial institutions, individuals, vendors, suppliers, commercial landlords and tenants, personal injury creditors, working interest and royalty owners, and other landowners. He has assisted numerous companies in acquiring assets out of bankruptcy and in pursuing their claims against financially distressed or bankrupt entities,...

( www.justinsparkslaw.com ) Justin Sparks is a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas Fort Worth. If you have been convicted of committing a crime or are under investigation, it is critical that you seek a criminal defense attorney immediately. Justin Sparks has handled thousands of cases dealing specifically with DWI/DUI, possession, drug crimes, white collar crimes and more. You are going to need an experienced lawyer who will take the time to meticulously investigate your case to find the best possible solution. Justin Sparks will protect and defend your rights starting with extensive pre-trial preparation using experienced investigators and...

Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...

Mrs. Coleman-Fron was born in Wichita Falls, Texas but grew up in the Metroplex where she graduated from Irving’s MacArthur High School in 1988. Mrs. Coleman-Fron received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas with double majors in Political Science and Criminal Justice in 1992. From there, she earned a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995. Mrs. Coleman-Fron was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in November 1995. She has also been admitted to the United States Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. During her...

The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is one of the largest “consumer law firms” in the state of Texas with over 30 attorneys and 13 offices throughout Texas. The Firm was originally established in 1989 with the objective of providing high quality legal services to the public by acquiring the best attorneys, staff and utilizing the latest technology to maximize productivity. Bailey & Galyen has expanded its services to include most consumer areas of law. The Firm’s focus is to provide competent legal representation which centers on total client satisfaction. The pride of past accomplishments here at Bailey &...

Brent McMullen grew up in the Metroplex where he graduated from Nimitz High School. Brent received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. While attending Southwestern University he was a member of the collegiate baseball team. Upon completion of his under-graduate degree he worked with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison where he found his passion for the practice of law. Brent then attended Texas A&M Law School. While at Texas A&M Law School Brent was a public interest law fellow, teaching assistant, and American Constitution Society President. In addition to his Juris Doctorate, Brent McMullen also holds...

Doug Wright is a native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School in 1972 before earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then attended St. Mary University School of Law. After graduating and getting licensed in 1979 he returned to Fort Worth where his father was a Family District Judge and began his legal career.After being in private practice for almost 30 years Mr. Wright joined the firm of Bailey & Galyen in 2009 as Managing Attorney of the Fort Worth Office. He has committed his practice to Family...

Carlos represents individuals, small businesses and other consumer debtors in Ch. 7 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings and in personal injury matters. The scope of Carlos' civil personal injury practice includes motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and wrongful death cases. Carlos holds licenses to practice before all state courts in Texas his primary office is in Dallas.

J.C. was admitted to the bar and to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas in 1988. He received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law. J.C. is a member of the Order of Barristers, the State Bar of Texas, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. A frequent speaker on a wide array of subjects, he enjoys making presentations for professional groups, businesses, churches and schools. Addressing challenges in a constructive and professional manner is the highest priority of Mr. Bailey’s practice. J.C. has...

Are you being sued over an old credit card? Are you being harassed by a creditor? Are you considering filing for bankruptcy? I focus on debtor issues, namely defending lawsuits for old debts, including credit cards, personal debts, and car loans after the car has been repossessed or even voluntarily surrendered. In addition, I help help consumers who are being harassed by creditors. I also help people to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. In addition, I do estate planning and probate. I am committed to providing quality service at an affordable price. I have been licensed to practice law in...

Consumer bankruptcy is the only area of law that I practice. It is my experience that the best way to serve my clients is to devote all my time to one area of law. I have selected this area to specialize in because it dramatically impacts peoples lives in a real way. It is a very rewarding experience to meet with a client in crisis who is facing the loss of their property, experiencing loss of sleep and loss of good will with friends and family members, and having the opportunity to improve their situation. ...

Brandy Austin is a founding member of the firm. Her practice specializes in personal injury, family law, small business litigation, and wills and probate. Brandy attended East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. for her undergraduate degree. She majored in both English and Political Science. She went on to attend Baylor Law School and successfully completed Baylor's prestigious Practice Court program. She was part of Baylor's National Client Counseling Team and participated in their Moot Court Competition. Brandy went on to defend clients sued for medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. She has represented numerous clients at depositions,...

Everyone knows that the idiosyncrasies of our legal system can often result in unreasonably protracted legal disputes, as endless appeals and requests drag out even the simplest of cases for months and even years.
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Frustrated by big-city lawyers who charge high fees and give impersonal service? I've been practicing law in the DFW area since 1985 and am committed to giving you personal, affordable service. I've been helping businesses from the corner store to Fortune 100 corporations and individuals of moderate to substantial means with their commercial law needs since 1980. I promise you 100% personal service. When you hire John Leslie | PLLC, you work directly with me, and not with a paralegal or clerk. For my business clients, my goal is to provide...

I understand that financial hardships can affect honest, hard-working people. Growing up in a very blue collar family and rural area of Indiana , money didn't always come easy for my parents. The struggles my family faced in my childhood made a significant impression on my business philosophy today. I am licensed to practice law in the United States Supreme Court, the State of Texas, both the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas Federal Courts. I have represented well over 10,000 bankruptcies since 2003. I have worked out over 5000 IRS tax problems since 2003. I have also represented...

I graduated from law school in 1991. Upon graduation, I was extended an offer to work for Gardere & Wynne, a large law firm with over 200 lawyers. My area of expertise was corporate bankruptcy. After four years of practicing corporate bankruptcy, I realized that there was a far better use of my skills in my area of expertise. I also realized in my early days as an attorney that individuals and small businesses face financial uncertainty every day, and that educating individuals and small businesses regarding debt and financial options is very important. Thus, I left Gardere & Wynne...

Coming from a military family, Genevieve Barr has focused her legal career on social and legal issues affecting the military community. Genevieve became certified as a Veterans Affairs attorney after navigating the disability and education benefits process with returning service members frustrated by the bureaucracy complicating what should be a straight-forward and easy process for veterans.Genevieve supported her fiance’s Army National Guard unit while it was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan by writing wills, handing divorces, child custody and guardianships cases which arose throughout the deployment. Genevieve personally understands the stresses which affect the members of our military...

Bankruptcy law allows debtors, who are unable or partially unable to pay outstanding debts, to rid themselves of these debts and obtain a fresh start. Both federal and state laws can affect a debtor seeking to file for bankruptcy, and an attorney can help you understand how state and federal bankruptcy laws apply to you.

If you are struggling with high debt, receiving calls from creditors or collection agencies, or facing foreclosure, garnishment of wages, or repossession of property, filing for bankruptcy may provide you with solutions.

Bankruptcy lawyers offer legal advice and services during a financial crisis. In total, there are six different types of bankruptcy. For persons seeking debt relief, one option is Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which provides for liquidation of the debtor's non-exempt assets. Another popular option for individuals is Chapter 13, which allows for management and reduction of debt through payment plans. Corporations and partnerships filing for bankruptcy often choose to file under Chapter 11, which provides for supervised reorganization of the business.

Experienced bankruptcy counsel can help you evaluate whether you should pursue a bankruptcy as well as the Chapter under which to file. Bankruptcy lawyers can also help end harassing phone calls from debt collectors and evaluate available legal options when facing a home foreclosure.

Automatic stay:
An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and most collection activity against the debtor the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed.

Unsecured claim:
A debt for which credit was extended based solely upon the creditor's assessment of the debtor's future ability to pay, rather than on a special assurance of payment.